When the NaCl (salt) is added to the water the NaCl ....(click all that apply)(2 points)

Question

Responses

separates into ions
separates into ions

most likely will conduct electricity
most likely will conduct electricity

displays covalent molecule proeperties
displays covalent molecule proeperties

does not separate into ions

Answer 1

When NaCl (salt) is added to water, the correct responses are:

1. separates into ions - NaCl dissociates into sodium ions (Na⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻) when it dissolves in water.

2. most likely will conduct electricity - The presence of these ions in solution allows the water to conduct electricity, as solutions containing free-moving ions can carry an electric current.

The other two options are incorrect:

• displays covalent molecule properties - NaCl is an ionic compound, not a covalent molecule.
• does not separate into ions - This is also incorrect, as NaCl does indeed separate into ions when dissolved in water.